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“Hope for the Best; Prepare for the Worst: Preparing for the 2022 Hurricane Season” – Naples Daily News

06.23.2022
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Q: My condominium association just sent all owners a copy of a hurricane plan that lists the actions the association will take if our area is impacted by a hurricane watch or warning. If the association is responsible for protecting the condominium building, what should I do to prepare my […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement

“Board Agendas Questioned” – News-Press

06.20.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: My homeowners’ association board has voted on topics that were not posted on the agenda; therefore, homeowners did not know they would be voting on these items. Is this legal? (G.P., via e-mail) A: In condominiums, a board may not take action on any item at a board meeting […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Florida Community Association

“Can Board Decide on New Roofs?” – News-Press

06.12.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q:  My condominium association board voted to replace the roofs on the condominium buildings, which are 20 years old. I am not aware of any major issue with the roofs. Our condominium documents say that any capital improvement must be approved by a majority of the unit owners. Can the […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Florida Community Association

“New Law Addresses Building Safety” – News-Press

06.06.2022
Joseph E. Adams

In a surprise move, the Florida Legislature decided in its pending Special Session to take up the “Surfside legislation” that did not pass during the Regular Session earlier this year. A Bill was adopted unanimously by the Senate on May 24, 2022 by the House on May 25, and signed […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Florida Community Association

GONE GLOBAL: Ned Bassen & Catelyn Stark Co-Author 2022 Employment Law Chapter for Global Legal Insights

06.02.2022
Catelyn Stark

Labor and employment attorneys Ned Bassen and Catelyn Stark provide practical insight into the latest developments of U.S. law safeguarding both employers and employees. The chapter addresses general trends, business protection and restrictive covenants, discrimination protection, employee privacy, and includes information regarding: Union protections and the right to organize, Trends in...

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation